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Devizes canal boat completely destroyed in fire

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The 60-foot boat has been completely destroyed and is submerged

A canal boat was completely destroyed and submerged in water after catching fire on Saturday night.

Wiltshire Police and emergency services were at the scene overnight on the Kennet and Avon canal in Devizes.

Police said they are not aware of any casualties and whilst the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, "there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances at this time".

London Road between Brickley Lane and junction of Quakers Road has reopened.

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